PRIMARY FUNCTION:
An Industrial Electrician Foreman is a senior field supervisor who leads the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in industrial facilities such as manufacturing plants, power plants, process plants, and mining operations. This role blends technical expertise with leadership skills to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable codes and standards Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment, such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers, following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and voltage tester.
Supervision & Leadership: Oversee a crew of electricians, apprentices, and helpers, assigning tasks based on skill level.
Technical Oversight: Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications to plan work sequences, material needs, and installation layouts
Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints.
Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment, and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
Tests malfunctioning machinery, using test equipment, and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers to diagnose malfunction.
Replaces faulty electrical components of machine, such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.
Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
May plan layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
May diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment. May be required to hold electrician's license.
Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervision.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets/Affirmative Action Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.